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Heartland Community Health Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Heartland Medical Clinic / Heartland Community Health Center data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
Heartland Community Health Center
Heartland Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Lawrence, Kansas. It offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care for children, adolescents, and adults, mental and behavioral health services, dental care, pharmacy services, reproductive health services, and substance use treatment.
Founded in the late 1990s, Heartland has grown from a small clinic in a church basement to a significant healthcare provider in the region.
What Happened?
In October 2024, Heartland Community Health Center experienced a data breach that affected 43,768 individuals across the United States, with 7 individuals affected in Massachusetts.
On October 1, 2024, suspicious activity was detected related to a single employee email account. An investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred between October 1 and October 2, 2024. The review of the compromised information was completed on January 10, 2025, determining personal health information, known as PHI, was involved like medical records.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you have been affected by this data breach, it's important to know your rights and the steps you can take to protect yourself. Heartland Community Health Center is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services at no cost to affected individuals.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in this data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue any potential claims.
Take action by completing the form below to join a lawsuit and seek the compensation you deserve.
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